Program Details

Medical Administrative Professional
https://www.northwoodtech.edu/academic-programs/degree-programs-and-certificates
Northwood Technical College
Are you looking for a career in the medical field that is interesting and exciting but does not require direct patient contact? Consider the Medical Administrative Professional program. This program prepares you to complete business-related tasks including scheduling appointments, registering patients, answering telephones, medical billing and completing insurance claims, preparing business correspondence, and maintaining medical records. Medical Administrative Professional graduates will be able to: Perform financial practices through analysis of payer data and reimbursement methods Demonstrate professionalism in a healthcare setting Apply technology to administrative functions in a healthcare-related setting Apply HIPAA, federal and state law, and regulatory compliance in business health practices Use medical terminology and knowledge of the human body systems in performing essential functions of health business environment Show More

Complete Online application form Review and sign Background Check Disclosure Complete admissions meeting with a Northwood Tech counselor Please see the Medical Administrative Professional webpage for ADDITIONAL admission and program specific requirements: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/academic-programs/degree-programs-and-certificates/medical-administrative-professional/requirements-and-application

This program is offered

No set application deadline. October 1 is the date Northwood Tech begins taking applications for the following fall term. February 1 is the date for the following spring term, and July 1 for the following summer term. District residents who apply on or before the following dates shall have admission priority. For programs commencing any time during the fall semester, the preceding January 1. For programs commencing any time during the spring semester, the preceding May 1. For programs commencing any time during the summer semester, the preceding October 1. After the dates specified above, district residents shall have priority equal to non-district state residents for admission to programs.
The Healthcare Receptionist Technical Diploma ladders 15 credits, the Medical Billing Specialist Technical Diploma ladders 22 credits, and the Health Office Professional Technical Diploma ladders 30 credits into the Medical Administrative Professional Associate Degree program.
Employment Services available to College students and graduates include: Electronic postings of all current openings listed with Employment Services are located on Wisconsin TechConnect, work-study positions within Northwood Tech are mailed/e-mailed to eligible students, Salary and placement information Northwood Tech dates are posted on the Northwood Tech Web site on each program page, resumé assistance - staff are available to assist with resumés, cover letters, etc. (check with Student Services), seminars/workshops held on campus (including interview preparation), and job fairs held on campus.
The Academic Support Center (ASC) is located at each campus. Community members and students are encouraged to meet with an ASC instructor to create a personalized success plan. Services include: GED/HSED preparation, college preparation coursework, academic support within the classroom, foundational skill building classes in math/writing/reading, test taking and study skills strategies, critical thinking skills, basic computer skills, learning styles inventory, free peer tutoring, workshops focused on student learning, math and writing labs, academic coaching: individual one on one support, and English Language Learner (ELL) classes.

Background Check Fees: Wisconsin General: $7, Wisconsin Caregiver: $10, Minnesota Caregiver: $20, National: $52 Book costs are TBD
Students are responsible for a percentage of tuition and fees as determined by the WTCS Tuition and Fee Refund Policy when a class is dropped after the date classes start (regardless if the student ever attended). Refunds are calculated from the date the student formally notifies the Student Services office of their intent to drop a class or completely withdraws. Students must complete a drop form or drop classes online through MyNorthwoodTech. Refer to the Student Handbook for specifics.


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